A nectar feeder earns its place by being easy to empty, take apart and rinse. Start with cleanability and the amount of fresh nectar you can maintain.
A useful place to start
Choose for the feature you will use every day, then check the tradeoff that matters in your space.
Aspects
HummZinger HighView 12 oz. #429
A shallow 12-ounce nectar dish with a removable cover for quick inspection, filling and cleaning.
Keep in mind: In hot weather, empty and clean the feeder every day or every other day; use a different feeding activity if that routine is not manageable.
Perky-Pet
Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder 210PB
A 16-ounce glass nectar bottle with insect barriers and a base that separates for cleaning.
Keep in mind: Clean it at least twice weekly; in hot weather, empty and clean a nectar feeder every day or every other day.
Nature Anywhere
A close window view of hummingbirds when cleaning every two to three days is manageable.
Keep in mind: Choose another activity if frequent nectar care is not manageable.
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Nectar feeder
Perky-Pet
A 16-ounce glass nectar bottle with insect barriers and a base that separates for cleaning.
Keep in mind: Clean it at least twice weekly; in hot weather, empty and clean a nectar feeder every day or every other day.
Nectar feeder
Nature Anywhere
A close window view of hummingbirds when cleaning every two to three days is manageable.
Keep in mind: Choose another activity if frequent nectar care is not manageable.
Nectar feeder
Aspects
A shallow 12-ounce nectar dish with a removable cover for quick inspection, filling and cleaning.
Keep in mind: In hot weather, empty and clean the feeder every day or every other day; use a different feeding activity if that routine is not manageable.
A shallow saucer offers a broad opening and easy visual inspection. A bottle-style feeder adds a reservoir and seals that need regular inspection and cleaning. A window-mounted feeder brings the view close, but its attachment and your ability to remove it still need checking.
Look at the flower ports as well as the main reservoir. Each food-contact surface must be reachable. Choose a capacity you will empty and clean on schedule instead of leaving a large batch outside longer.
Audubon recommends four parts water to one part refined white sugar by volume. The water amount is the starting measure; one cup of water needs one-quarter cup of sugar. Do not add honey, brown sugar, artificial sweetener or red dye.
Seasonal timing varies by place. Check local hummingbird guidance instead of relying on a nationwide arrival or departure date. Keep the feeder clean whenever it is in use.
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